Child health
Childhood weight issues affect around 2.5 million children, costing the NHS an estimated £340 million annually, with underweight children requiring comparable medical support to those who are severely obese. New research from the University of Oxford reveals that healthcare costs rise sharply after a child's weight is
Childhood obesity
In a significant breakthrough in the field of pediatric medicine, researchers at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Canada, have demonstrated the transformative potential of digital therapeutics in addressing obesity, fitness, and wellness in children. According to the study, digital therapeutics (DTx) can enhance access to evidence-based pain assessment
Child health
Researchers at Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS in Rome, Italy, have presented their findings on the use of endoscopic endonasal transsphenoidal surgery (EETS) in children to treat skull base lesions. The study, published in the journal Child's Nervous System, found that EETS is a safe and effective
Child health
India is grappling with a rapidly escalating obesity crisis, with millions of children and adolescents at risk. The World Health Organization estimates that in 2024, 35 million children under the age of 5 are overweight. In India, the number of overweight and obese children is projected to reach over 27
